China India United State TV broadcaster rank > siterank

1. China (Population ~1.4 billion)
CCTV (China Central Television)

Description: The national TV broadcaster of China, operating numerous channels.
CGTN (China Global Television Network)

Description: International arm of CCTV, offering news and features in multiple languages.
Hunan TV

Description: Popular for entertainment shows, dramas, and reality programming.
Dragon TV (Shanghai Media Group)

Description: Shanghai-based satellite TV known for variety shows and drama series.
Phoenix Satellite TV

Description: A Hong Kong–based broadcaster targeting Chinese communities globally.
Beijing TV (BTV)

Description: Capital city’s main broadcaster with a variety of channels (news, variety, drama).
Guangdong TV (GRT)

Description: Major broadcaster in Guangdong province, known for Cantonese and Mandarin content.
Shenzhen TV

Description: Offers news, talk shows, dramas, and local cultural programs.
Zhejiang TV

Description: Popular entertainment channel with variety shows and music contests.
Jiangsu TV

Description: Known for popular reality shows and talent competitions.
Shandong TV

Description: Provincial network featuring local news, variety shows, and series.
Sichuan TV

Description: Focused on cultural, educational, and entertainment programming from Sichuan province.
Chongqing TV

Description: Municipal network of Chongqing, offering news and regional content.
Anhui TV

Description: Known for dramas and entertainment shows popular across China.
Tianjin TV

Description: Municipal broadcaster of Tianjin with various specialized channels.
Hubei TV

Description: Regional broadcaster focusing on Hubei province news and entertainment.
Hainan TV

Description: Offers cultural, tourism, and general entertainment from Hainan province.
Jiangxi TV

Description: Known for local news and variety shows relevant to Jiangxi province.
Liaoning TV

Description: Provincial channel with emphasis on Northeast Chinese culture and content.
Heilongjiang TV

Description: Serves Heilongjiang province with news, drama, and variety.
Jilin TV

Description: Northeast China broadcaster featuring local culture, drama, and news.
Henan TV

Description: Known for variety, cultural programs (including kung fu, traditional arts).
Shanxi TV

Description: Focus on Shanxi province news, culture, and TV series.
Shaanxi TV

Description: Xi’an-based broadcaster with historical and cultural programs.
Gansu TV

Description: Covers Gansu province’s local events, dramas, and educational shows.
Yunnan TV

Description: Highlights the diverse ethnic cultures and tourism of Yunnan province.
Guizhou TV

Description: Showcases Guizhou province’s culture, variety programs, and local news.
Guangxi TV

Description: Nanning-based broadcaster with content in Mandarin and regional languages.
Inner Mongolia TV

Description: Offers programming in both Mandarin and Mongolian languages.
Xinjiang TV

Description: Multi-lingual broadcaster (Uyghur, Kazakh, Mandarin) serving Xinjiang region.
Ningxia TV

Description: Focuses on Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region’s news and cultural content.
Qinghai TV

Description: Serves Qinghai province with local news, variety, and educational shows.
Tibet TV

Description: Broadcasts in Tibetan and Mandarin for the Tibet Autonomous Region.
Hebei TV

Description: Covers Hebei province’s news, drama, and variety programs.
Fujian TV

Description: Known for Min Nan (Hokkien) language content and local entertainment.
Pearl River Channel (GRT)

Description: Specialized channel under Guangdong Radio and Television.
Shenzhen Satellite TV

Description: National satellite channel from Shenzhen Media Group.
Xiamen Star TV

Description: Regional channel in Xiamen, Fujian province, with local variety shows.
Chongqing Satellite TV

Description: Nationwide satellite feed of Chongqing’s broadcaster.
Travel Channel (China)

Description: Focused on travel destinations and cultural spots in China and abroad.
CCTV News (Now CGTN News Channel)

Description: Formerly CCTV News, offering around-the-clock news coverage.
CCTV Entertainment (CCTV-3)

Description: CCTV’s primary entertainment and variety channel.
CCTV Sports (CCTV-5)

Description: National sports coverage, including major international sporting events.
CCTV Movie Channel (CCTV-6)

Description: Dedicated to films, both domestic and international.
CCTV Music Channel (CCTV-15)

Description: Focuses on music programs, concerts, and music documentaries.
CCTV Kids (CCTV-14)

Description: Children’s programming, cartoons, and educational shows.
CCTV Documentary (CCTV-9)

Description: Showcases documentary films covering history, nature, and society.
CGTN Documentary

Description: International documentary channel from CGTN.
Shanghai Dragon TV (Satellite feed)

Description: The national satellite version of Dragon TV from SMG.
Jiangsu Satellite TV

Description: Nationwide satellite feed of Jiangsu TV.
2. India (Population ~1.4 billion)
DD National (Doordarshan)

Description: India’s public broadcasting service; primary government-run TV channel.
Star Plus

Description: Leading Hindi general entertainment channel, part of Star India.
Sony Entertainment Television (SET India)

Description: Popular Hindi GEC known for dramas, reality, and game shows.
Zee TV

Description: One of India’s first private Hindi entertainment channels.
Colors TV

Description: Known for reality shows (Bigg Boss), Hindi soaps, and dramas.
NDTV

Description: 24x7 news channel known for in-depth coverage and interviews.
ABP News

Description: Hindi news channel focusing on national and international events.
Aaj Tak

Description: Highly popular Hindi news channel; extensive coverage and debates.
India TV

Description: Hindi news channel founded by Rajat Sharma.
News18 India

Description: Hindi news channel under the News18 umbrella.
CNN-News18

Description: English news channel in partnership with CNN.
Republic TV

Description: English news channel launched by Arnab Goswami.
Times Now

Description: 24-hour English news channel from The Times Group.
CNBC TV18

Description: Business news channel focusing on Indian and global financial markets.
Zee News

Description: Hindi news channel under the Zee Media network.
Star Sports

Description: Major sports broadcaster (cricket, football, etc.) in multiple Indian languages.
Sony Sports Network

Description: Sony’s sports channels covering cricket, football, tennis, and more.
Sony SAB

Description: Family entertainment channel known for sitcoms and comedy shows.
Star Bharat

Description: Hindi GEC channel launched by Star India, focusing on rural/small-town narratives.
Star Utsav

Description: Free-to-air channel with reruns of Star Network’s popular shows.
Zee Cinema

Description: Focused on Hindi movies, broadcasting Bollywood classics and new releases.
Zee Marathi

Description: Leading Marathi-language entertainment channel.
Zee Bangla

Description: Bengali-language GEC with serials, reality shows, and talk shows.
Sun TV

Description: Major Tamil GEC, part of Sun Network.
Star Vijay

Description: Popular Tamil entertainment channel with reality shows and dramas.
Asianet

Description: Leading Malayalam-language channel in Kerala.
ETV Network

Description: Group of regional channels in multiple Indian languages (Telugu, Kannada, etc.).
TV9

Description: Regional news channels in Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati, and more.
Sakshi TV

Description: Telugu news channel owned by Sakshi media group.
Raj TV

Description: Tamil entertainment channel with serials, films, and music.
PTC News

Description: Punjabi news channel widely viewed in Punjab region.
9XM

Description: Indian music channel focused on Hindi music videos and Bollywood hits.
MTV India

Description: Youth-focused channel featuring music shows, reality series (MTV Roadies, etc.).
B4U Movies

Description: Bollywood movie channel showcasing Hindi films.
Discovery Channel India

Description: Indian version of Discovery with documentaries and reality-based shows.
National Geographic India

Description: Showcases wildlife, science, culture, Indian-themed documentaries.
History TV18

Description: Historical documentaries and factual programming in India.
Animal Planet India

Description: Wildlife and nature programming tailored for Indian audiences.
Cartoon Network India

Description: Kids’ channel with popular international and regional cartoons.
Nickelodeon India

Description: Kids’ channel airing animated series like Motu Patlu, Ninja Hattori.
Pogo

Description: Children’s entertainment channel, known for Chhota Bheem and more.
Disney Channel India

Description: Hindi and English content, focusing on Disney’s cartoons and youth shows.
Hungama TV

Description: Kids and anime programming, part of Disney India.
UTV Movies

Description: Hindi movie channel under Disney India.
Rishtey

Description: Free-to-air channel featuring reruns of Colors TV programming.
Jaya TV

Description: Tamil GEC offering dramas, films, and devotional programs.
Polimer TV

Description: Tamil channel airing serials, dubbed shows, and news bulletins.
DD News

Description: India’s public service broadcaster offering national news coverage.
Lok Sabha TV

Description: Focuses on live coverage and proceedings of India’s lower house of Parliament.
Rajya Sabha TV (Sansad TV)

Description: Covers India’s upper house sessions and informative programs about governance.
3. United States (Population ~335 million)
ABC (American Broadcasting Company)

Description: Major broadcast network known for news, primetime dramas, and talk shows.
CBS (Columbia Broadcasting System)

Description: One of the “Big Three” networks, offering drama, comedy, reality TV, and news.
NBC (National Broadcasting Company)

Description: A primary broadcast network known for news, late-night shows, and sports.
Fox

Description: Major broadcast network featuring sports (NFL), reality shows, and dramas.
PBS (Public Broadcasting Service)

Description: Non-profit public broadcaster with educational and cultural programming.
The CW

Description: Joint venture between CBS and Warner Bros., focusing on teen/young adult shows.
Univision

Description: Leading Spanish-language network in the U.S.
Telemundo

Description: Spanish-language network known for telenovelas and sports coverage.
CNN (Cable News Network)

Description: 24-hour news channel, one of the first to offer round-the-clock news coverage.
MSNBC

Description: News channel focusing on political commentary and analysis.
Fox News

Description: Conservative-leaning 24-hour news channel.
ESPN (Entertainment and Sports Programming Network)

Description: The largest sports-focused cable network in the U.S.
TNT (Turner Network Television)

Description: Known for drama series, NBA coverage, and blockbuster movies.
TBS (Turner Broadcasting System)

Description: Airs comedy shows, reruns of sitcoms, and sports (MLB).
HBO (Home Box Office)

Description: Premium channel known for original series and movies.
Showtime

Description: Premium network featuring original series, boxing, and films.
Starz

Description: Premium channel with a mix of original programming and movies.
AMC

Description: Famous for original series like “The Walking Dead” and classic films.
USA Network

Description: Entertainment channel featuring original dramas, WWE, and syndicated series.
FX

Description: Known for edgy original series (American Horror Story, Fargo, etc.).
National Geographic

Description: Documentaries and factual programs about nature, science, and culture.
Discovery Channel

Description: Documentaries and reality shows focused on adventure, science, and tech.
History

Description: Covers historical documentaries and reality series (Pawn Stars, etc.).
A&E (Arts & Entertainment)

Description: Reality TV, documentaries, true crime, and biography programming.
Bravo

Description: Lifestyle and reality programs (The Real Housewives franchises).
CNBC

Description: Business news, financial market coverage, and economic updates.
Comedy Central

Description: Comedy-focused network featuring stand-up, sitcoms, and satire news.
E!

Description: Pop culture and celebrity news, red carpet events, and reality shows.
MTV (Music Television)

Description: Formerly music videos, now reality shows and pop culture.
VH1

Description: Music videos, pop culture, and reality shows (Love & Hip Hop, etc.).
Nickelodeon

Description: Children’s channel with cartoons and live-action series.
Cartoon Network

Description: Animated content for kids and adults (Adult Swim at night).
Disney Channel

Description: Kids, tween, and family-friendly programming (original shows, Disney films).
Fox Sports

Description: Sports channels covering MLB, NFL, soccer, UFC, and more.
CBS Sports Network

Description: College sports, minor leagues, and various professional sporting events.
NBC Sports

Description: Home to Olympic coverage, NHL, Premier League soccer, and more.
NFL Network

Description: Dedicated to American football coverage including games, news, and analysis.
MLB Network

Description: Dedicated to Major League Baseball coverage.
NBA TV

Description: Focused on National Basketball Association games and analysis.
HLN (Headline News)

Description: A sister channel of CNN focusing on headlines, true-crime series, and morning shows.
PBS Kids

Description: Public broadcaster’s programming block/channel for children’s educational shows.
Syfy

Description: Science fiction, fantasy, and horror-themed programming.
IFC (Independent Film Channel)

Description: Indie films, comedy series, and cult classics.
Animal Planet

Description: Wildlife and pet-centric shows, sister network to Discovery.
HGTV (Home & Garden Television)

Description: Home improvement, real estate, and renovation shows.
Food Network

Description: Cooking shows, culinary competitions, and food-related reality programs.
Travel Channel

Description: Focus on travel documentaries, paranormal, and cultural exploration.
Fox Business

Description: Business and financial news channel, sister to Fox News.
The Weather Channel

Description: 24-hour weather forecasts, storm coverage, and climate-related news.
Bloomberg Television

Description: Global business and financial market news.